How Joining a THON Committee Changed My Perspective on THON
Since 1973, Penn State students have participated in the year-long fundraising efforts that benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. What started as an…
Read MoreSince 1973, Penn State students have participated in the year-long fundraising efforts that benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. What started as an…
Read MoreIn 2018, it’s hard to imagine Penn State without THON. But the event that we now know and love had to start somewhere, and over…
Read MoreAs Penn State students, we all know about THON. We know that it’s 46 hours long, we know that there are dancers and committees and…
Read MoreAs every Penn Stater knows, THON is an amazing celebration that brings all sorts of people together for an awesome cause. Every year, without fail,…
Read MoreEvery Penn Stater’s favorite time of the year has finally approached—THON! For those who haven’t had the chance to experience the excitement and magic of…
Read MoreAll of the Nittany Lions can agree that the atmosphere during THON weekend is something that is hard to put into words. This small, remote…
Read MoreTHON is only one day away and many organizations are preparing for the 46-hour-long weekend, including Penn State Greek life chapters. For those who may…
Read MoreHey, dancer! Congratulations on being selected to dance in THON 2018. You should be so proud of all of your accomplishments and your contributions to…
Read MoreWith THON coming up in less than one week, the hype here on campus is unreal. Whether students have been raising money through their THON…
Read MoreHow does one prepare for a 46-hour dance marathon with no sleep or sitting? It can be pretty difficult. THON is an experience like no…
Read MoreEven though THON is less than a week away (!!!), most of us are probably still scrambling to get the final touches that will round…
Read MoreDancing without sleep or rest for 46 hours is physically, emotionally and mentally taxing for anyone who tries, but it is done with such great…
Read MoreWith THON just around the corner, a hundred organizations around campus are finally setting down their cans, reeling in their THONvelopes and getting ready for…
Read MoreIn typical Penn State student fashion, THONers weren’t only concerned with comfort.
Read MoreSenior elementary education major Ali Smith will be standing 46 hours this weekend with over 700 fellow dancers, 3,400 committee members and 15,000 student volunteers. However, there’s only one person Ali regrets won’t be there to hold her hand on the BJC floor this year.
Read MoreBeing a THON dancer is one of the most admirable tasks a Penn State student accomplishes.
Read MoreWith Penn State’s dance marathon approaching soon, the entire Penn State community is encouraged to come out, enjoy the celebration and shop for a cause.
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